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Open: May 18, 2026 — Closes: May 27, 2026
Summary
This position is in the Office of Chief Counsel for NETL. As a General Attorney you will engage in the full spectrum of federal agency legal practice, including federal procurement and grant/financial assistance law, coordinating between Finance, Acquisition, and NETL Legal Division, providing legal advice concerning mission readiness. Will also be engaged in providing administrative law, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), labor and employment law advice, litigation, and litigation support.
Major Duties
We are truly honored that DOE has been named America's #1 Best Employer for Veterans in 2023 by Forbes-not only among Government agencies, but among employers across the U.S. We are so proud of this ranking which reflects our commitment to the employment of veterans. As so many veterans at DOE renew their service to our Nation, we are deeply committed to their success and advancement. Veterans shape the future of energy The following are duties at the full performance level of this position GS-15. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties: Provide support to NETL financial assistance activities including counseling programs during the planning of Notice of Funding Opportunity Announcements, and reviewing for legal compliance award review and selection procedures, and terms and conditions for financial assistance awards made pursuant to a Funding Opportunity Announcement. Be responsible for provision of a full range of legal services required to support the programs, projects and functions assigned to the Laboratory and affiliated offices, including: Interpreting and applying federal and state statutory and regulatory requirements and agency policy. Address legal and contractual issues associated with federal procurements and federal research and development grants and cooperative agreements. Provide negotiation of agreements. Provide legal advice and analysis concerning environmental law, labor law and Federal agency ethics. Provide litigation assistance and litigation support. Give legal support to Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act programs.
